Courses

Mt Sandakphu Trek

Max altitude: 11,930 ft

Description

Sandakphu peak is only 58 km. from Darjeeling and commands one of the most spectacular views. The trek to Sandakphu takes you through forests covered with rhododendrons and silver fir trees. It is considered to be one of the most enchanting and mesmerizing trek in the Indian subcontinent. On reaching the summit you can see 4 of the 5 highest peaks in the world (Everest, Kunchenjunga, Lhotse and Manaslu). A beautiful sight that you will never forget in your lifetime.

Difficulty: Moderate Trek. Non-technical peak

Batch

Batch 1 : 07th May – 13th May
Batch 2: 13th May – 19th May

Cost

Difficulty: Easy TrekGroup: Max 20 people in each group – Min 10Cost: Rs 10,000 per person

Cancellation & Refund policy
If due to unavoidable circumstances you wish to cancel your participation in the program, an email intimation notifying the same should be sent totsaf@tatasteel.com. Cancellation requests are not taken over phone. However, you can call to check whether your cancellation has been processed.
The cancellation charges are as stated below
• Cancellations prior to 45 days from the start of the trek – 80 % refund
• Cancellation between 45 days and 30 days to the start of the trek – 50% refund
• Cancellation less than 30 days to the start of the trek – No refund.
Policy applicable only when full fees have been paid. Initial booking amount or partial payment – No refund.

Refund Mode
• Payments will be refunded by on line to the customer accounts within 15 working days after cancellation request.
Drop out during trek: If for some reason a participant has to drop out from the program on any day, then TSAF will make arrangements for his/her return to the nearest road head. In case of dropping out the transportation and stay cost at any location has to be borne by the participant.

Mt Kanamo Expedition

Max altitude: 19600 ft

Description

The name Kanamo is derived from two words. Ka means white or auspicious and Namo means hostess or a lady so Kanamo means the mountain is a good omen or simply a white hostess in the local language.This white peak towers 19600 ft above sea level. You will be mesmerised by the sights of Kibber village (the highest village in the world) and Kye Monastery enroute to Kanamo.

Travel Itinerary

Day Zero: Reporting at Manali by 5pmDay 01: Manali – Kaza by Road [8-9 hours]
Drive for 8-9 hrs over Rohtang La (3978M) and Kunzum La (over 4551M) to Kaza. The landscape changes startlingly over a matter of a few hours from lush green forest to meadows to barren moonscape as you move towards cold deserts of Spiti. Overnight stay in Tents in KazaDay 02: Kaza Acclimatization
Morning at leisure to acclimatize. After lunch, drive to visit Ki, Kibber monastery and village. Back to Kaza in the evening. Rest of the evening at leisure.Day 03: – Day Three: Kaza to Kibber and Acclimatisation Hike
Drive to Kibber Village. Settle down in camp. Short acclimatisation hike and visit Kibber villageDay 04: – Day Four: Kibber – Hike to Advance Camp – Kibber
This trekking is considered part of the acclimatization process, fundamental in our expeditionDay 05: – Day Five: Occupy Advance Camp
The trek to Advance Camp lasts around 5 hours. You will stay in our own base camp with the necessary commodities for you to be as comfortable as possible.Day 06:
Climb from Advance camp to the summit and return to Camp. The great day! The group will get up very early in the morning, have breakfast and start climbing. You will get to the summit, where you will live an unforgettable experience, and return to Base Camp.You will sleep that night with the satisfaction of having reached your aim.Day 07: – Day Seven: Advance Camp to Kibber
You will descend to Kibber after a 2 hour trek. The group will have the day free to share those emotions experienced throughout the expedition.Day 08: – Day Eight: Kibber To Manali
Drive back to Manali from Kaza via Kunzum La and Rohtang La. Expedition ends

Thinks to bring:1. Shoes - Recommendation - Quechua Forclaz 500
2. Socks - 5 pairs (1 warm pair)2. Top Layering
1. T-shirt (polymer - avoid cotton)
2. Thermo coat Inner (Top & Bottom)
3. Pullover
4. Wind proof jacket
5. Rain coat
6. Down jacket
7. Trek pants - 2
8. Torch/ Head lamp
9. Warm Gloves
10. Baseball cap
11. Warm hat
12. Sunscreen, lip balm, sunglasses
13. Small umbrella
14. Camera, batteries and memory card
15. Trekking poles
16. Water bottle (at least 2 lits)Cancellation & Refund policy
If due to unavoidable circumstances you wish to cancel your participation in the program, an email intimation notifying the same should be sent totsaf@tatasteel.com. Cancellation requests are not taken over phone. However, you can call to check whether your cancellation has been processed.
The cancellation charges are as stated below
• Cancellations prior to 45 days from the start of the trek – 80 % refund
• Cancellation between 45 days and 30 days to the start of the trek – 50% refund
• Cancellation less than 30 days to the start of the trek – No refund.
Policy applicable only when full fees have been paid. Initial booking amount or partial payment – No refund.Refund Mode
• Payments will be refunded by on line to the customer accounts within 15 working days after cancellation request.
Drop out during trek: If for some reason a participant has to drop out from the program on any day, then TSAF will make arrangements for his/her return to the nearest road head. In case of dropping out the transportation and stay cost at any location has to be borne by the participant.

Cost

Rs 12,500/- per head
Open to All – Age 12 years and above
Course Fees: 12, 500/- per head

Travel Itinerary

ITINERARY:
Day wise Program for 6-Day Courses:Day 01: The participants arrive at base camp at Prini and the tents will be allotted. In the evening the participants have to issue equipment and will go through a discussion on LNT practices followed by a group discussion on the same.Day 02: The day begins at 6:00 the students will go through a warm up session and move to Mountain Base Camp either Thorku Dugh (2230m.) or Bhanara Hills (2170m) a meadow amidst of the silver fir forest. Trail ascends through forest of blue pine, Cedar, oak, fir till Mountain Base camp, which is one and half hours trek. The tents will be allotted to the participants and late breakfast at Mountain Base camp at Thorku Dugh and Bhanara Hills.As the day progresses the participants will go though an introduction of various rock climbing gear & equipment followed by a practical session on the rocks. They learn various kinds of knots and various climbing techniques.Day 03: The day begins at 6:00 the students will go through a warm up session. After having breakfast the participants will move to the rock area for the rappelling practices on steep rock face (during the rappel session our facilitator will focus on Fear and Risk Management issues followed by a group discussion on the same). During the second half of the day the participants will undergo river/valley crossing session till evening.Day 04: The next day the group goes on a high altitude trek to Tilgan (2470M) for agro-tourism and learns about mountain kind of Gujjars (Buffalos care taker) life and livelihood. The group will be introduced to the agriculture tourism & mountaineering skills and back to campsite. The group in the evening along with their instructors will learn survival skills during a benightment. They will also do field cooking as tent groups under the guidance of their instructors.Day 05: The next day in the morning return trek back to the road head Base camp Prini and settle into their tents. The participants immediately will be driven by Sumo down to Rafting point either Kullu at Pirdi or Babeli for more than a half stretch of Rafting and back to late lunch at base camp. The second half of the day will be spent in evaluations and returns back issued equipment and in the evening roam around the market.Day 06: A complete group will be driven by Sumo very an early in the morning to the Snow point / Shivling Point until road accessibility is available along with their instructors and lunch at Base camp. Afternoon followed by a farewell ceremony and roam around in the market. The group departs in the evening to Delhi.

1. Ruck Sack
2. Sleeping Bag
3. Carry mats
4. Wind Cheater
5. Poncho
6. Technical equipment — Rock Climbing & Rappelling equipment.Cancellation & Refund policy
If due to unavoidable circumstances you wish to cancel your participation in the program, an email intimation notifying the same should be sent totsaf@tatasteel.com. Cancellation requests are not taken over phone. However, you can call to check whether your cancellation has been processed.
The cancellation charges are as stated below
• Cancellations prior to 45 days from the start of the trek – 80 % refund
• Cancellation between 45 days and 30 days to the start of the trek – 50% refund
• Cancellation less than 30 days to the start of the trek – No refund.
Policy applicable only when full fees have been paid. Initial booking amount or partial payment – No refund.Refund Mode
• Payments will be refunded by on line to the customer accounts within 15 working days after cancellation request.
Drop out during trek: If for some reason a participant has to drop out from the program on any day, then TSAF will make arrangements for his/her return to the nearest road head. In case of dropping out the transportation and stay cost at any location has to be borne by the participant.

Mt Everest Base Camp Trek

Max altitude: 18500 ft

Description

Trek to base of Highest peak in the world with Kalapathar Summit.
Dates: 24 Apr – 8 May’ 16, 30 Apr – 14 May’ 16
• Scenery of world’s most spectacular mountains
• Unique cultures and lifestyle of legendary Sherpa’s
• Follow the footsteps of renowned climbers; Tenzing Norgay Sherpa, Sir Edmund Hillary,
• Discovering some of the old and famous monastery in the lap of mountains
• One of the most adventurous flight in the world
• Years old mani stone, engraved with Tibetan Buddhist prayers
• Challenging hikes to Kalapathar and Everest Base camp in less oxygen
• Incredible khumbu Glacier
• Flora and Fauna in side Sagarmatha National Park, listed in UNESCO

Cost

Rs 60,000/- per head
Total Cost: 60,000/-
Booking Amount: INR 20,000/- Non refundable (Limited Seats)
Balance Amount: INR 40,000/- to be paid before 1 month of departure
Registration will be first first serve basis.
Batch Size: 10
Cost Includes
Airport arrival departure
Hotel in Kathmandu 3 nights with Breakfast included
Flight ticket from KTM_LUKLA _KTM for Members and Guide
Tims Permit
Sagarmatha National park permit
Accommodation during the trekking period twin sharing
Lunch, Dinner Breakfast during trek and tea or coffee will be serve before or after the meals.
TSAF instructors/ Trekking Guide salary
Porter salary during the trekking period
Insurance for Nepali Staff
Cost Excludes
Meals in Kathmandu accept Breakfast
Boiled Water
Beverages
Emergency medical evacuation/ Helicopter rescue
Personal expenses
Tips and gratitude for guide, porters, staffs (Mandatory)

Sandakphu Trek

Manali Camp

Location: Manali

Grade: Beginners

Season: May

Days: 8

Max Altitude: 8000 feet

Kanamo Expedition

Location: Spiti Valley

Grade: Difficult

Season: Aug

Days: 9

Max Altitude: 19600 feet

About us

Founded by legendary mountaineer Ms Bachendri Pal, first Indian woman to climb Mt Everest on May 23, 1984 Tata Steel Adventure Foundation is an outbound leadership institute which through its wide range of activities aims at developing able leaders for the future through identification of their limits of mental and physical endurance. It allows people from all walks of life and all ages to choose their own metaphor for self-discovery. True to its philosophy of experiential learning, TSAF believes that no classroom is better than nature and no teacher is better than your own will.

Tata Steel Adventure Foundation recognizes the different leadership styles and the changing needs across different levels of management, so it does not practice a one fits all model. The courses are custom tailored as per the needs of the participating organization. The outbound programs consist of a series of experiential games, outdoor team activities and coordinated group tasks simulated in a natural environment that are instrumental in imparting valuable team-building lessons to the participants. Thus, there is a perfect blend of physical exertion, team building, coordination, group tasks, and lastly loads of fun.

Participants of the program fly in the skies, swim in the waters, live in the woods and breathe under the stars learning the skills and values that’s going to serve them and their subordinates and colleagues for several years to come. Participants come out as confident, self-aware, creative, tolerant and most importantly, as leaders.

In addition to TSAF flagship outbound leadership program, several other courses are conducted by TSAF like horse riding, parasailing, water sports, sport climbing, rock climbing and many others. Each course is a certification course thereby giving a sense of fulfilment and achievement at the end of it.

Come, join, transform, achieve.

Director's Desk

In extreme mountaineering, you are always in dangerous situations, as there are plenty of contingencies such as rockfalls, avalanches or crevasses over which you have no direct control. It is vital to be constantly aware of these dangers and not to panic. In climbing, mental control is just as important as physical prowess. I have found that staying calm and evaluating the situation leads to better decision-making. This has helped me not only in the field but in real life situations as well. As the Director of Tata Steel Adventure Foundation , I have had the opportunity of leveraging adventure sports as a personality development tool for people from various walks of life.

Having climbed the Everest and having led several other challenging expeditions, I can say with confidence and certainty that venturing into new areas of human endeavor educate us to develop positive qualities of leadership, courage, discipline, and motivate us to work towards the service of the community we live in.

At TSAF programmes, you will gain a great deal of excitement from the substance and variety of experimental learning activities, the stimulation of getting acquainted with your peers and other leaders from across the country, and your growing sense of identification with an important initiative for national renewal. So, go for it! The more energy and risk taking and commitment you put into the activities, the better you will prepare yourself and serve your family, your organization, your society and your nation happily. After all, I strongly feel, we are all working for our happiness and not only for earning money or material wealth.